“When you meet a woman who is intimidatingly witty, stylish, beautiful, and professionally accomplished, befriend her. Surrounding yourself with the best people doesn’t make you look worse by comparison. It makes you look better.”
Rebecca Traister
- There are better things ahead than any we leave behindAre you a person who thinks about everything you’re gaining from a change, or a person who thinks about everything you’re giving up?
- Affinity groups are great … but white men are still the gatekeepersThe key to success isn’t just having the right credentials or a willingness to work hard. It’s knowing the right people and getting them to sponsor you. And the right people are almost always white.
- You gotta show up … but also open upWhat is it about meeting new people, even people who are also new to a place and are being friendly and welcoming, that requires so much energy and courage?
- How to dress appropriately (while being completely neurotic)For this post, I decided to share some accumulated wisdom from my friends and me on what constitutes an Adult Woman’s Appropriate Wardrobe for All Social and Professional Occasions.
- Thank you, Lord, for the body I have nowIt’s too late for me to ever be fully healthy in how I think of myself. But what I can do is follow the example of my friend R: Despite the hurt, despite the discomfort, to remember to stop and give thanks this moment for the body I have now and all it can do
Things I Wish I'd Known in My 20s 